Suicide in Teenagers: Preventing Tragedy
In 2015, a state of emergency was declared on Pine Ridge Reservation after nine people between the ages of 12 and 14 committed suicide in a matter of months. The teenage suicide rate on Pine Ridge is 150% that of the national average, with youth feeling hopeless about their futures. This month we are featuring an article specially written for True Sioux Hope by Adam Cook, the founder of AdditionHug.org, who shares ways that you can help prevent suicide attempts in your commun